The California Xiangqi Invitational is a landmark cultural and athletic initiative dedicated to preserving, promoting, and elevating Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)—a profound form of strategic board art and intangible cultural heritage—across North America.
Led by the Northern California Xiangqi Association, our core programming features elite international invitationals, public tournaments, and intergenerational workshops held in prominent public civic spaces, such as the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch. By bringing together top-tier International Masters and Grandmasters alongside local enthusiasts from the United States and Canada, the initiative fosters intercultural dialogue, engages diverse urban communities, and activates public spaces through intellectual sport.
Through public exhibitions, multi-lingual strategy broadcasts, and youth mentorship programs, we strive to build a vibrant, inclusive community around this ancient intellectual art form, ensuring its cultural continuity and dynamic growth for future generations.